USPTO Patents Application 10037067

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Application Number

10037067

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Filing Date

2001-12-21

First Named Inventor David E. Clune et al.

Art Unit

2143

Examiner Name George C. Neurauter

Attorney Docket Number

Clune 3-4-18

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1997-11-18

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Application Number

10037067

INFORMATION DISCLOSURE
STATEMENT BY APPLICANT

( Not for submission under 37 CFR 1.99)

Filing Date

2001-12-21

First Named Inventor David E. Clune et al.

Art Unit

2143

Examiner Name George C. Neurauter

Attorney Docket Number

Clune 3-4-18

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